1.I'm greatful a member here took time to PM me some support,and honestly I needed it .2. So I get to live another day.3.I'm posting here,where a bunch of people at least understand the feeling of loss, thank you all

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There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

1. Some of the kids and I went to do an 'escape challenge' in Edinburgh, we had an hour to get out of Di Vinci themed room. It took us 49 minutes and was huge fun.

2. Supper for 9 this evening was delicious.

3. Santa has been, most people are asleep and the house is quietish. Lots of presents as there are 9 of us here this evening.

This is the 4th Christmas without Graham and I miss him very much, but I am very grateful to be surrounded by lovely people. Only #4 missing this evening, this is his first married Christmas and he is with his in-laws.

Just lovely, Helen! thanks for the pictures- and so nice to see you again xo

1. All siblings called and wished me Happy Birthday yesterday, as did the nephews.

2. I have everything ready for tomorrow and the house only needs to be vacuumed.

3. Every single solitary one of you. I never knew that people I "only know" (as some fool said to me) over the web could mean so much to me. God Bless us everyone, apologies to Tiny Tim!Happy Christmas!Marian

1. Difficult to limit all the good things of the last days to 3. Family and friends spending time together heads the list.2. A full week of no school and time to just hang out.3. It's the day after Christmas and not one exchange to be made and I don't need to face a store today.

Struggling hard today to keep afloat. My mood is an unpredictable as the Scottish weather. Being a single parent is an unrelenting, thankless task, even when the children are older as mine are, they have such high expectations and I am a limited resource. Focusing on the good things is like clinging to a life raft in a storm.

1. I slept brilliantly, waking at 9.15am which must have happened a handful of times this century.

2. We headed to the theatre this afternoon for our annual trip to the pantomime which was as funny as always, maybe this will be the last year though, maybe time for a new Boxing Day tradition next year.

3. Managed to hold it together (just) when I wanted to fall apart. The lure of the nut roast left overs held things in balance.

1. Went to church with my daughters and in-laws. Since it was the last Sunday of the year our pastor always reflects on what our church accomplished throughout the year . The worship music was beautiful.

2. After church we all went to see Daddy's Home. Good movie! The ending was perfect.

3. After the movie we went to a local Mexican restaurant for a late lunch. Fun day!

4. I'll add another. I've been texting with a guy friend since we got home.

1. Started the day with a TRX session and then a swim at the gym. The gym have been the thing that has got me through the last few years and going less recently because I have been working so much has been tough. It is good to be back over the holidays.

2. Sat and watched the final Downton Abbey this afternoon, curled up on the sofa, with no feelings of guilt for doing nothing.

3. Went to the cinema last night to see 'Sisters' which was very rude but also very funny.

1.Yesterday I made plans for today to go visit with a guy I did lots of work for in the past, I'm gonna go visit him and his wife today.2.Tornadoes have been everywhere here the last evening & thankfully not effected anyone.3. I've made supportive friendship here on the Widda forum.... That's be a enormous blessing

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There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

1. Talked on phone with aunts who were unable to be here for Christmas.2. NG called to wish me Merry Christmas as he is visiting daughter 500 miles away.3. Tree is down, ornaments boxed, and house back in order.

This Christmas, we changed it up yet again! Out of fear of pain, we have changed it up quite a bit. Last year, the house was so festive! I got a baby tree to place in the family room and my DD wanted to stay home. We opened presents Christmas morning and then I took a prime rib to the cousins. This year, we went to my cousin's Christmas Eve (I won't tell you about the craptastic afternoon) after letting go a small hurt (after all - it's all small in comparison to the big hurt). Again we opened Christmas gifts Christmas morning and headed into Seattle to spend the next two days.

I am so grateful:1. For this beautiful, big hearted kid of mine - she and I are on this journey together2. Being able to spend the two days with my DD and pups at a pet friendly hotel and city 3. The sweet server at the Irish pub, Sinead - she was a dear and gave me a hug when we left

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"I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry." ~Cat Stevens